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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is not the fault of the faculty who are frustrated, or the students who can't cope with rigor. If they were admitted, it's been taken for granted that they have what it takes to succeed with rigorous classes. If a large number of admitted students are trying but can't cope, [b]it is a problem with the admissions process[/b], and admissions officers need to learn to do better to admit students who are academically prepared for a rigorous college education. [/quote]

Exactly. It's not the students or professors' fault, it's the admission's team for "match-making" so poorly and picking the wrong individuals for the class. Try harder, Harvard AOs. I feel bad for both the students who are struggling and the professors who think they are lacking.[/quote]

I assure you the Harvard AOs have not changed their thinking and attitudes,  despite whatever the supreme court ruling may be. As someone who actually sat in on an alumni interviewer zoom training session being given by the Harvard admissions office, it is loud and clear that they are being forced to change some of their practices,  but only due to fear of subpoenas and legal scrutiny.  Much eye rolling and sighs from a senior admissions officer when telling us to make no mention of an applicant’s race, ethnicity and religion in our interview reports. [/quote]

how ironic considering they themselves are a third generation legacy and recruited athlete at that. I guess that’s what they are qualified to after getting their Harvard degree—gatekeep access, while of course still keeping an avenue open for legacies and athletics recruits, because that is sacred. [/quote]

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